CENTENNIAL NEWS

5th Sunday Service Project - Making College Care Cards: Sunday, November 30th. We have connections with the University of Minnesota and Hamline University student ministries, and we want to include your college students as well! If you have a college student in your life, please send their name and college mailing address to Annika at amcclintock@centennialumc.org by Wednesday Nov. 26.

Advent Decorating - St. Anthony Park Campus: Sunday, November 30th, after worship. Join us to decorate the sanctuary for the Advent Season!

Advent Lighting Sign Up: If you or your family is interested in lighting the Advent candles on a Sunday morning, sign up is available now! You can find the sign up at the connection point at Roseville and on the coffee table at St. Anthony Park.

Help an older adult thrive when you donate to Lights of Lyngblomsten: Bring light to an older adult this holiday season by donating to this annual giving campaign. Your gift supports a variety of services that help Lyngblomsten's residents and participants thrive, from chaplains and arts programming to The Gathering group respite and more. To learn more, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/Lights.

Compassion Team Collecting Hats and Mittens: We are working with the Hats and Mittens organization to provide kids with warm items this winter. You can help by dropping off hats and mittens (waterproof preferred) by the Christmas tree at the east entrance of the Roseville campus or in the decorated box in the SAP entryway from Nov 30 – Dec 14. Or send your donation to Centennial United Methodist Church with Hats and Mittens on the memo line by Dec 16. Contact: Sally McCarville 651-226-3871

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

UWF - Christmas Brunch: Saturday, December 6th, Roseville Campus.
9:30am - Piecemakers Sale, 10:00am - Brunch and 11:15am program of Classical & Holiday Music on piano & guitar presented by Husband & Wife team Gene Swanson & Mary Goetz who are frequent performers in the Twin Cities area. Gene’s performing background includes music ranging from Scandinavian Folk Song to Jazz Guitar to rock band to solo Classical. He can be heard playing holiday favorites in the Mpls Skyway this season.   Mary has performed with members of the MN Orchestra & MN Opera.  They enjoy performing in collaboration with other artists and pianist Rebekah Richards will join them. Everyone is invited to attend – all of the event or for the 11:15 am Program.  Please sign up and include any diet restrictions so those preparing will know quantity needed.  A free-will offering will be taken to cover expenses.

Youth Group: No Youth Group Wednesday November 26th for thanksgiving week. Join us Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:30-8:00pm for a service project with FLAMES! We're making care bags to share with home bound members of our church family.

Bible Study at St. Anthony Park:
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

UWF - Pecans: Pick up your Pecan Order today in Linden Court. If you didn't order ahead of time, there will be a few bags for sale. Proceeds go to Centennial United Women in Faith whose mission supports Women and Children. Contact Peggy Rhodes 612.963.7659

Food Collection for Ralph Reeder: To support our neighbors this holiday season, we are collecting essential items for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf. Donations can be dropped off inside the main entrance at both locations. You can also give financial gifts by writing a Check to Centennial UMC and designating Ralph Reeder in the memo and we will distribute it to them.
Some examples of items to bring are...

• Kid Friendly Snacks - granola bars, crackers
• Baking Supplies - flour, sugar, oil
• Condiments - mayo, salsa, mustard
• Meals - mac & cheese cups, chili, peanut butter
• Breakfast Items - cereal, pancake mix, cereal bars
• Crackers - Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Ritz
• Beverages - juice, coffee, tea
• Hygiene - toilet paper, toothpaste, deodorant
• Baby - diapers sizes 4-6, Pull-Ups, wipes
• Cleaning - laundry detergent, dish soap

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan

Upcoming Advent Sermon Series Love's Pure Light -  November 30th - January 4th

Extended Preludes during Advent: The weeks leading up to Christmas can be a busy time with little opportunity to just sit and be present for a few minutes. For the four Sundays before Christmas, starting November 30 at the Roseville campus, the organ prelude will begin 10-15 minutes before the service. Come a little earlier, grab a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy some seasonal music. November 30: Music by local composer, Paul Manz. December 7: Modern holiday classics. December 14: Songs with a French influence. December 21: Pieces from the Baroque period.

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of a star, Star Words are spiritual focus words often distributed to congregations on Epiphany Sunday. These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. [SIGN UP HERE] to receive prompts weekly for the year of 2025. If you did not receive a star word on January 5th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org  
or Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Altar Flowers 2026 Sign Up - Roseville Campus: The sign up sheet for 2026 Altar Flowers at the Roseville Campus is now available! Instructions & payment details can be found at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.

Advent Ornament Display at SAP: The Fine Art Committee is organizing a display of Christmas ornaments at SAP again this year. Bring in an ornament that has a story you would like to share. Write the story on the card provided and place them in the basket. The Fine Arts Team will hang them before the start of Advent. When you come to Christmas Eve service, you can take your ornament home again. Thanks for sharing part of your Christmas traditions! Questions? Contact Tammy Nara tammynara18@gmail.com

Monthly Community Meal: Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. Sign up HERE or at the connect center so we know how many people to serve.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]